Scaling Up of Microbial Electrochemical Systems: From Reality to Scalability

Scaling Up of Microbial Electrochemical Systems: From Reality to Scalability is the first book of its kind to focus on scaling up of microbial electrochemical systems (MES) and the unique challenges faced when moving towards practical applications of this technology. At present, studies have been focused on laboratory-scale benchtop models of MES and limited studies on scaling up and field applications. This book emphasizes an understanding of the current limitations of MES technology and suggests a way forward towards onsite applications of MES for practical use. It includes the basics of MES as well as success stories and case studies of MES in the direction of practical applications. This book will give a new direction to energy researchers, scientists, and policymakers for working on field applications of microbial electrochemical systems--microbial fuel cells, microbial electrolysis cells, microbial electrosynthesis cells, and so on--by overcoming the existing limitations. Early-stage researchers and scientists working in this research domain will gain an understanding of the various aspects and dimensions of scaling-up of microbial electrochemical technology for wastewater treatment, bioelectricity generation, and resource recovery from wastewater. From an environmental electrochemistry perspective, this book is a useful resource for designing pilot-scale electrochemical reactors and microbial electrochemical systems.